Galingale Curry Paste – Sybaritica

Galingale Curry Paste is a versatile spice blend based on Galingale (aka Galanga), and enhanced with Chili, Coriander Seed, Lemon and Cumin.

• 4 fresh red Chilies;
• 2 ” piece of fresh Galanga;
• 2 ” piece of fresh Ginger;
• 1 tsp. Salt;
• 1 tbsp. Cumin Seed;
• 1 tbsp. Coriander Seed;
• ¼ cup Vegetable Oil;
• 6 large Garlic cloves; and
• 2 large strips of Lemon Peel pith removed.

• Briefly toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan and then grind them together.
• Peel the ginger, galangal and garlic and chop them coarsely, and then finely chop the lemon peel.
• Blend the chopped ingredients, dry spices, and salt together in a food processor, adding the oil slowly to form a smooth paste.
• Transfer the mixture to an appropriate container for storage, covering the paste with a thin layer of oil to keep it for longer than a week.